Women's Pigskin Golf Shoes from Canada
Women's golf shoes featuring pigskin leather uppers and rubber outer soles with provision for cleats, designed for sporting activity on golf courses. Classified under HTS 6403.19.70.31 as sports footwear for women with pigskin uppers per Chapter Note 4(a), where pigskin (from heading 4113) dominates the external surface area. Not skating or ski boots but qualifies as sports footwear due to cleat attachments.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify pigskin upper via lab testing for tannage and external surface area dominance as per Chapter Note 4(a); declare accurately to avoid reclassification
• Provide invoices detailing footwear type (sports with cleat provision) and gender-specific sizing for women to support HTS 6403.19.70.31